Mastermind Groups-Waste of money?

Hello again, it's been a tough two weeks. Customers have been finding it hard to pay their bills on time, which means our cash-flow is stuffed! Because we are not getting paid on time it is having a knock on effect. Took a good look at the finance situation again, not looking good. Decided to put one of our guys on a three day week as we cant afford to pay his wages, so I will go out and cover his work,. That way the money we get can go back into the company. Got myself a regular 3 days cleaning a large house in Surrey. Had to go for an interview, got the job. It was really weird! Haven't been for an interview in about 10 years. Lol! That will cover the money we owe the Inland Revenue for the NI. One headache out of the way. You have to do what you have to do. I am not going to let this company be another stat, that's for sure.Had to leave BNI though in order to do the cleaning, sad to go after nearly 5 years.

Have been implementing the stuff I learned from the Mastermind Group and It is paying off!! I made a decision to put my guy on a three day week and loads of work came in form the PPC campaign, now he is full up again. He now thinks I've completely lost my marbles and just raises his eyebrows at me. Because the weather has finally picked up, we have our old gardening customers coming back from last year so that will really help. Building up the business for large houses and sticking to my guns over the minimum of 4hrs is also paying off. We are taking on larger properties and this helps with petrol costs etc. Taken on a new girl as one of my regulars has a job interview on Monday. Nice of her to let me know though, as I now have a chance to replace her. Took some advice from the Glazer-Kennedey over advertising for staff. Didn't do the usual. Said I was looking for someone who liked to see things sparkle and had an adverse reaction to dust and mess. I need to train someone in advance of my staff member possibly leaving, if she doesn't, then I will have enough trained staff to build on the larger properties coming in. Being positive and persisting instead of giving up sure does work. We managed to find a lovely mature lady who is going to join us next week.

We are feeling better about the financial situation, but have to say I am soooo knackered! The people I met at the Mastermind group are all keeping in touch. The support is fanctastic. I have to say, I was a little nervous of spending so much money on the workshop, but it ahs need worth every penny and I will easily recoup the cost in a few months. I will now attend the regular meetings and continue to grow even more.

see you soon. Thanks for reading the blog